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    Change the family doctor....NOW! He's an idiot!
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    My son had terrible night terrors and anxiety growing up, and he was diagnosed with celiac at the age of 15. For many people with celiac, neurological problems are their most common complaints--from migraines to neuropathy to ADHD to depression to anxiety (just to name a few). Now, to be honest, though many people's symptoms abate after being on a gluten...
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    Chronic dry eyes can be due to nutritional deficiencies, which are common in people with celiac. Nutrients that are essential for healthy eyes are Vitamins A, B-2, B-6 and C, Potassium, Essential Fatty Acids (saturated fats such as flaxseed oil or fish oil), and Zinc. When my eyes were chronically dry, it turned out to be due to a deficiency in Zinc. ...
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    I would suggest that your doctor have your son's vitamin and mineral levels checked--he may be low in Vitamin D or C, which could be causing him to be more prone to viruses. People with celiac can suffer from nutritional deficiencies, and the most common ones are Vitamin D, iron, B-12, and Folic Acid. However, he might be deficient in these and other nutrients...
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    Simply put, celiac can wax and wane throughout a person's lifetime. Even though mine was triggered when I was 11, I went through periods of feeling quite well followed by periods of poor health. Since it's an autoimmune disease, celiac can vary over time.
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    Yes, I think it's very possible you have celiac. I think it's odd that you question whether or not celiac could be causing your anxiety--it's one of the most common symptoms of the disease! Remember, 90% of your serotonin is produced in the gut, NOT the brain. If your gut is malfunctioning, of course, you're going to have neurological problems. You're...
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    Because of the tingly fingers, I'm leaning towards celiac or gluten sensitivity...but you should probably eliminate soy and dairy for a while, too (and oats, because celiacs can be sensitive to oats even if they're gluten free). In answer to your question, YES, celiac can cause the severe symptoms you describe. Many of us here can attest to that.
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    Hmmm....well, I thought I'd heard of everything associated with celiac...but I've never heard of perioral dermatitis. Why does she think it's linked to celiac? The only dermatitis I've read about that is associated with celiac is Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), and some of us also have a problem with eczema. If there's any possibility that it might be DH...
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    IrishHeart, I love your use of Emoticons--how do you place them in your posts? (Yes, I'm technologically challenged!) Regarding manganese, I take 10 mg of chelated manganese daily, but I don't know if that's a perfect dose or not. Doctors don't seem to know much about it. As for boron, I know I should probably take it, but I'm taking sooooo many...
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    Yes, this is an excellent, informative piece! This is the one of the articles that helped me heal my tendons. Manganese is so important for many things, and, yet, nobody ever discusses it. Thanks for the info--I'm sure many people will find this information useful. You might want to go back into your post, though, and edit the link ("info" needs to...
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    Good advice! Yes, the BioSil and chelated zinc can do wonders for growing your hair back. It takes 4-6 weeks to see it happen, but you'll see new hair growing all over your scalp. As for your husband, it can take a while for the adjustment to a new way of life. My husband wasn't as concerned in the beginning, but then he saw how ill I became if I was...
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    No, but I've suffered from esophageal spasms after being glutened. Actually, all of my muscles give me trouble after I eat gluten.
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    Great letter (and video)! Please keep us informed of their reaction.
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    I got them every two weeks over a four-month period (I was never told the dosage), and then my doctor decided to see what would happen. My levels dropped within five weeks to the point where I was gasping for breath. When I called to get an injection, I was told that there was a nationwide shortage (that was last month) and that I couldn't start injections...
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    I agree with Mushroom, but at celiac conferences the experts generally say that, while false negatives are common and should be questioned, false positives are rare and you can "take it to the bank" that you have celiac.
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    I have had that pain, too (at least, it sounds exactly like it). I suffered terribly from it for two years before I found out I had celiac. I do recall that it took more than a year to go away after adopting the gluten-free diet....and it's my first symptom when I get glutened. I usually haven't even finished the meal when the pain comes on. Hopefully...
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    No worries--GFCO is very reliable. I know the people personally who set up this certification and continue to run it. They are sensitive celiacs and take the reliability of the certification process very seriously.
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    Your baby could be getting glutened in alternative ways--from being kissed by someone wearing lipstick or who has just eaten gluten, to the shampoo being used, to the moisturizer or other lotions being applied. However, it's also possible that your baby is suffering from a simple case of dermatitis caused by the laundry detergent or other care product. ...
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    Listen to Skylark--lots of good advice there! When it comes to celiac disease, she's correct in that the cancer (though deadly) is rare, but continuing to eat gluten puts the quality of your life at stake in many ways. If you should sustain neurological disabilities, these oftentimes are not reversible, and then you must live with those disabilities forever...
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    My experiences have been both positive and negative with such products. I have to admit, though, that the few times I got glutened have convinced me NOT to continue to eat gluten-free products that have been produced in a factory that processes wheat. I read about a study a few years back that stated that when a product is produced in a factory that also...
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    Sorry to say that, yes, your husband will need to brush his teeth before kissing you. Also, you'll need to be careful about kissing "Aunt Mildred" or others on the lips if they're wearing lipstick. After you've been gluten free for a while, you'll see what I mean.
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    My son and nephew both had it as babies and toddlers. Then it went away, but my son's returned at age 19 (which is the average age of appearance for DH). My mother can't remember if I had a rash as a baby, but I developed DH at age 19, too. My son and I get DH on our faces and necks (and one hand and one foot).
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    I don't know....I use Chrome every day, and I have no problems at this forum.
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    Just wanted to add that soy is good for NO ONE, so....since many celiacs cannot tolerate soy and it's bad for everyone's health, you might consider eliminating it, as well. It's a myth that soy is good for you.
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    I'm grateful that, even though it's sometimes difficult to walk because of damage from celiac, I still CAN walk. I'm grateful that, although I'm often fatigued, I'm not as fatigued as I was before I knew I had celiac. I'm grateful that my mother and son have fully recovered from celiac because of the gluten-free diet. I'm grateful that there is hope...
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